Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 92

The servant nodded and hurried off

Aria had been convinced that Walter was just fiercely protective of Evangeline, but when Trey's unexpected message reached her, her heart lurched.

She was never Trey's favorite, and him seeking her out could only mean trouble. Even so, Trey's word was law in the Gordons' world, and she could not just ignore his summons.

With her heart pounding. Aria made her way to Trey's study and asked with a shaky voice, "Dad, you wanted to see me?"

Trey waved the servant away, and once they were alone, he finally spoke up, "I brought you here to tell you something.

"You're aware of Cole from the Foster family, aren't you? Evangeline is his granddaughter."

Those words hit Aria like a ton of bricks.

If she's his granddaughter, doesn't that make Evangeline the

grandson. And remember, for the Gordons, I will only ever have eyes for Evangeline. "That Julia you like so much? She's

back to her

daughter, she would never have dismissed her. She

drowning his

tipsy, his thoughts were sharper than ever.

for not

line. "Mr. Walter Gordon, sorry to bother you. Evangeline has decided to finalize the divorce tomorrow. Please be on time at the County Clerk's Office. Let's not repeat

tone was brusque. Last time they broached the subject of divorce, Walter had ducked out. heading south to dodge the bullet.

should be trying to keep us together, not tear us apart. However, deep down, Walter was desperate. The thought of losing Evangeline, of her giving her love

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in him that nearly drove him

not help but snort at Walter's attempt to quilt-trip him.